Chapter 17: Chapter 23: Doctor's Visit

Liana

Nothing registers as I lay in the back of Carol's car. I cannot close my eyes. Every time I do, I see Brad's face. My body is shivering so hard that my teeth are clattering. And my head is throbbing with the beat of a thousand drums.

"Hold on. honey," Carol's voice is gentle and comforting as she parks the car.

"We are home," she says softly. "let's get you inside."

I will my body to move but nothing happens. I cannot even bring myself to speak. I am trapped in a trembling body.

"Liana," Carol says urgently as she opens the back door and reaches for me. "You need to work with me, please." You need to get inside."

"Ca... can't mo... move," I stutter through clattering teeth.

"Oh, dear goddess," Carol sighs and I listen to her making a call.

I do not mean to be difficult or attention-seeking. I honestly cannot move. No matter how much I want to.